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FDA calls for ban of some pain drugs
Prescription painkillers that include acetaminophen should be pulled from the U.S. market because they can make it too easy for patients to take dangerously high doses, a government advisory panel narrowly recommended on Tuesday. Read more »
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- Bad test results often not reported to U.S. patients
- Green tea could delay prostate cancer
- Vaccinate kids to control H1N1 flu
- Whole-cooked carrots "better for fighting cancer"
- "Virtual colonoscopy" may be an option, study shows
- Men's 'stiff upper lip' may explain cancer death rate
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Diane Zych says ...
Is there anywhere in or near Syracuse, NY, where I could get a virtual colonoscopy? Thank you.
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Denmark finds 1st case of H1N1 resistance to Tamiflu
Scientists have established the first case of the new H1N1 influenza strain showing resistance to Tamiflu, the main antiviral flu drug, Danish officials and the manufacturer said on Monday. Read more »
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Roche stops selling acne drug Accutane
Swiss drugmaker Roche Holding AG is no longer selling its acne drug Accutane as it has reached the end of its life cycle and is losing ground to generic alternatives, the company said on Friday. Read more »
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Late-life weight gain boosts disability risk
Gaining weight after age 50 increases a person's risk of becoming disabled, especially if he or she is already obese, new research from Italy shows. Read more »
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